Reviews

Revival by Stephen King

notallbooks_mp's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

hsarto's review against another edition

4.0

Stephen King's take on the late gothic formula. A great story, which goes to unexpected places with expected results, and which culminates in an uncanny and (possibly) unforgettable ending. The novel pairs well with other King stories, like 'The Dreamers' and 'N.'. It is in fact their companion in their paranoid, obsessed and frank horror.

dillonws's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

archiegitdog's review against another edition

3.0

The writing was brilliant as usual. The story was great but not until the last fifty pages when the horror unfolded - not a classic SK book! You won't miss anything by not reading this

latabernaderol's review against another edition

5.0

 La verdad me pareció un libro sumamente atrapante (aunque parezca un poco irónico dado que me tomó meses volver a agarrarlo), pero una vez que uno se mete es fácil leer una página tras otra. Me parece de lo mejor que he leído de King aunque como siempre haya partes que hubiera eliminado o abreviado. Valió la pena comerme un poco de relleno por el horror cósmico muy lovecraftniano del final. 10/10 volvería a leer. 

ethanlj's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

As many reviews warned, the book is uneven in its scariness. The entire book is good, King remains a great yarn-spinner. But it really kicks up a notch in the final part. A great ending to a good book.

catsushi's review against another edition

4.0

3.5
This was definitely one of King's more darker books once you understand the themes of this one. This book also leaves off on a bleak note, which is I am a fan of in horror books. The beginning and end of this book were the best parts. The middle lost me a little, which is why it's leaning more towards a 3.5. This is definitely one of King's better modern books and I really enjoyed my time with this one!

thetbrstack's review against another edition

5.0

Another excellent King book, up to his usual high standards. Fine writing, great and recognizable characters, a good tale well told. But ... it was oddly pessimistic.

King's great weakness is his endings, which usually fall flat. This one fit in well with the story, but I just didn't like it.

Still, it's well worth reading,

rickaboss's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

8.5/10

Though Stephen King is hellbent on being a cringey horndog every time a woman is remotely mentioned, this is the cosmic horror payoff I found so painfully lacking in Lovecraft's work. I would have preferred a longer payoff to all that build up, but a good payoff none the less.

notloreee's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0